Bedale Market Cross is a historic monument in Bedale, a town in North Yorkshire, in England.
Bedale was granted a market charter in 1251, and in the 14th century the current cross was erected at the north end of the marketplace, where the town's three medieval streets converge.[1][2] In the 17th century, the original cross head was replaced by a simple iron cross. It was listed as a scheduled monument in 1936, and as a Grade I listed building in 1966.[3][4]
The cross consists of an octagonal stone base with seven steps, the lowest step being 5 metres across. This stepped cross form is the most common type of Mediaeval standing cross in England. The octagonal cross shaft sits in a socket stone, and is 3.5 metres high. It has a projecting band near the top, and flat plinth at the top. This supports the iron cross.[3][4]
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- ^ Page, William (1914). A History of the County of York North Riding: Volume 1. London: Victoria County History. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ Lloyd, Chris (22 October 2023). "Why Bedale market cross bears an unusual religious item". Darlington and Stockton Times. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ a b Historic England. "Market Cross (1314972)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ a b Historic England. "Medieval market cross 130m south east of Bedale Hall (1014765)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 19 February 2024.